Project Name: Techno-Naturology Project Credits:Elaine Ng Yan Ling Project Brief Description: Techno-Naturology is a concept developed by Elaine Ng Yan Ling to explore new relationships between natural formations and technology design. In particular, the term refers to the use of artificial technology to activate and simulate natural reactions. The concept of ‘Naturology’ tectonic motion is not only about mimicing the behaviour of nature, but also a means of evoking natural movement within an urban landscape. With this design philosophy, the designer aims to enhance the fluidity and functional responsiveness of architecture, creating harmony within the urban environment. Playing with different materials, this project explores the functional and symbiotic relationship between shape memory alloy/polymers and the natural sensing system of wood. The intrinsic qualities of natural and artificial materials are investigated using the hybrid tectonic system to challenge preconceived limitations and increase the potential of textiles.
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Project Credits: Elaine Ng Yan Ling
Project Brief Description:
Techno-Naturology is a concept developed by Elaine Ng Yan Ling to explore new relationships between natural formations and technology design. In particular, the term refers to the use of artificial technology to activate and simulate natural reactions.
The concept of ‘Naturology’ tectonic motion is not only about mimicing the behaviour of nature, but also a means of evoking natural movement within an urban landscape. With this design philosophy, the designer aims to enhance the fluidity and functional responsiveness of architecture, creating harmony within the urban environment.
Playing with different materials, this project explores the functional and symbiotic relationship between shape memory alloy/polymers and the natural sensing system of wood. The intrinsic qualities of natural and artificial materials are investigated using the hybrid tectonic system to challenge preconceived limitations and increase the potential of textiles.
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Techno Naturology from Elaine Ng Yan Ling on Vimeo.
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http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/12362/elaine-ng-techno-naturology.html
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